Plus wandering around Red Square One of the highlights of this Museum Nerd’s trip to Russia was visiting the Armoury Chamber, part of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. Fun fact, though most of us from the U.S. think of The Kremlin as the seat of Russian government, and it is, the word kremlin can mean any … More Museum Nerd Series #2 Moscow Kremlin Museums Armoury Chamber
By now you may be aware that TrekSimple is run by a couple of nerds who will use every opportunity to make nerd references. And, as the summer of quarantine rolls on, this quote seemed appropriate: “Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear … More Epic Walks: Not Just for Hobbits
Why create a travel document Creating a travel planning document gets important information out of your head and email inbox, and all into one place. It may sound old-fashioned, but I like to have my travel plans on paper in case something happens to my phone, or if I’m stuck without a reliable wifi signal. … More Google Docs for Travel Planning: Easy, free, collaborative, cloud travel planning all in one place.
My friend Kara and I went to Russia over Thanksgiving week 2019. She found an insanely low-cost flight on Delta, $500 total to travel from Miami to St. Petersburg via Amsterdam on the outbound flight, and Moscow to Miami via Paris inbound. Our Miami to Amsterdam flight took off in the early evening around 5 … More The Most Expensive Nap I’ve Ever Taken
Museums are magical places that are equally enjoyable to visit in your hometown or when traveling, and if you can’t get away on a trip, or if most everything else is closed, visiting museums in your local area is a great way to have a travel experience in your own backyard. There’s always something new … More Museum Nerd Series #1: National Geographic Museum, Washington, D.C.
If you have any spare time during this pandemic quarantine, while you’re planning your next overseas trip, start learning the language now! Learn what you think you need to get by, and then double that. We’ve compiled some of our favorite tips and tricks to help you get inspired. The American English speaker’s dilemma “According … More Language Learning: Start now, and get by now.
Why I like staying with people, and how not to be a jerk about it I began writing this months ago, when I felt downright sheepish in suggesting people consider traveling somewhere to stay with friends and family, like I was some kind of cheapskate who can’t afford a hotel room. What a difference five … More A Little Less Solo and a Lot More YOLO
Traveling well includes taking the time to listen to a wide range of voices. We fully understand that travel blogging has been whitewashed and over-processed. If we don’t often identify with the content from the travel community, we can imagine how frustrating it would be for a person of color to see themselves in the … More 9 Black Travel Bloggers to Follow
Welcome to TrekSimple, where two lifelong friends share our love of travel, stuff we’ve learned along the way and seek to inspire you to explore the world – or at least your corner of it! Who We Are We are two 30-something (okay, almost 40-something) women who grew up in a small coastal town in … More Introduction: TrekSimple
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